Mary Lue Jones Robertson

Mary Lue Jones Robertson, 86, was born to the Late Lewis W. Jones and the Late Addie Lee Bowers Jones on August 3, 1921, in Boydton, Virginia. On Wednesday evening, May 28, 2008, at Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she went home to be with the Lord.

Mary attended public schools in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. At an early age she was baptized and joined St. Taylor RZUA Church in Boydton where she was an active member. On December 17, 1945, she married the Late Walter M. Robertson and to this union four children were born. After her marriage, she moved to Chase City, VA and joined Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served faithfully for many years. In later years, she moved her membership to Silone Baptist Church, Chase City.

She was employed by various companies during her lifetime including Russell Stover Candy Factory, Craddock Terry Shoes, and Mecklenburg County Schools as well as a number of domestic jobs. However, she was known for her excellent culinary skills and also worked in several area restaurants.

In March of 2004, Mary relocated to Bridgeport, Connecticut where she lived until her death. She was a pleasant person who was always willing to lend a helping hand. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

She leaves to cherish her memories 2 daughters, Deborah Robertson Tisdale, Bridgeport, CT and JoAnne Robertson, Richmond, VA; one brother, Flanze D. Jones, South Hill, VA; 3 grandsons, Harvey Saunders, Jr., Salem, VA, Vincent E. Robertson, Richmond, VA, and Clifton J. Robertson (Janlair), Chesterfield, VA; 2 granddaughters, Cherry Adlee Robertson, Chesterfield and Adrienne Davis Washington (James), Washington, DC; one great grandson, Kristopher Davis; 1 daughter-in-law, Evelyn C. Robertson, Chesterfield; 2 sons-in-law, Harvey Saunders, Sr., Salem, and Jeffrey B. Tisdale, Bridgeport; 2 nieces, Alice Johnson (Rev. Clyde Johnson, Sr.), Petersburg and Barbara Jones, Richmond; 1 nephew, Richard Jones, Jr. (Lois), Oxford, NC; her adopted children Rev. Tyrone Pullium (Mary), Boydton and Deacon Geneva Fuller (Harry) and daughter Gena, Bridgeport; her devoted caretakers Noemi, Vesta, and Annie; several cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, 4 brothers, her son, Walter (Pete) M. Robertson, Jr. and her daughter, Mary (Lee) Saunders.

A Service of Remembrance was on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress Street, Bridgeport, CT with
Rev. Tyrone P. Jones, IV, Pastor, Eulogist.

Funeral Services were Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Silone Baptist Church, Chase City, Virginia Rev. Melvin Palmer, Pastor and Mr. Clyde Johnson, Jr., Eulogist and Interment at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Feggins Funeral Home, South Hill, in charge in Virginia.

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